Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

University Health Partners of Hawaii; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (3% matching)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Prepaid legal with competitive rates

EEO employer

Job summary

UHP Hawai'i is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to provide high-quality, direct clinical care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. You will conduct evaluations, diagnose, and deliver evidence‑based psychotherapy while developing tailored treatment plans and offering group therapy.

Work within an interdisciplinary team to support recovery, uphold HIPAA standards, and use EHR/telehealth tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field with Hawaii licensure.
• Current, unrestricted Hawaii licenses required per track (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC/ Psychologist).
• Post-licensure experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy for SUDs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and offer individual/group therapy.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Skills

Evidence-based therapies

DSM-5-TR diagnostic skills

EHR proficiency

Telehealth delivery

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Cultural humility

Education

MSW with CSWE accreditation (LCSW Hawaii)

LMFT or LMHC Hawaii license

PhD/PsyD in Psychology (APA)

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Video conferencing tools

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN HAWAII

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician provides high-quality, direct clinical care, including comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. The provider will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, offer individual and group psychotherapy, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

LOCATION & REMOTE POLICY

Location: MUST RESIDE in Hawaii. 100% Remote.

WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

This is a Call-In/Part time position working Monday to Friday 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Pay is based on hours worked.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. Current, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Hawaii is required.
• or Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited program. Current, unrestricted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license in the State of Hawaii is required.
• or Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. Completion of an APA-accredited internship. Current, unrestricted Licensed Psychologist license in the State of Hawaii is required and minimum of 2-5 years of post-licensure clinical experience providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hawaii Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
• Experience with psychological assessment and testing relevant to addiction and mental health populations (e.g., personality, cognitive, symptom severity measures) is highly desirable.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum: Demonstrated expertise in applying a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities relevant to addiction treatment (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-focused therapies, ACT).
• Strong diagnostic and differential diagnostic skills for mental health and substance use disorders (DSM-5-TR).
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, secure telehealth platforms, video software and other digital health tools for clinical documentation and service delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, clinical documentation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care, cultural humility, and reducing health disparities.
• Strong critical thinking skills for complex case conceptualization and treatment planning.
• A dedicated team player who communicates clearly, respectfully, and provides expert consultation to all members of the care team.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, and the ethical principles and code of conduct of the American Psychological Association (APA).

BENEFITS

• The opportunity to work on the cutting edge of healthcare and transform lives for the people of Hawaii
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates
• UHP Hawai'i is an EEO employer.